stochastician
|sto-cas-ti-cian|
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/stəˌkæstəˈʃɪən/
expert in stochastic processes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stochastician' originates from the Greek word 'stochastikos,' where 'stochos' meant 'aim' or 'guess.'
Historical Evolution
'stochastikos' transformed into the English word 'stochastic,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stochastician.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to conjecture or guesswork,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to stochastic processes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who specializes in or is skilled in the field of stochastic processes or stochastic analysis.
The stochastician presented a new model for predicting stock market trends.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 22:14